Question

multiple - choice question
how is metaphase different in meiosis and mitosis.

Explanation:

In mitosis, individual chromosomes align at the cell - equator in metaphase. In meiosis I metaphase, homologous chromosome pairs align at the equator, allowing for genetic recombination through crossing - over. In meiosis II metaphase, it is similar to mitosis metaphase with individual chromosomes aligning, but the cells are haploid due to the first meiotic division.

Answer:

In mitosis, individual chromosomes line up at the equator; in meiosis I, homologous chromosome pairs line up at the equator, and in meiosis II, individual chromosomes line up in haploid cells.